Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician II

North American Transportation Management Institute; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot and tool allowance

Shift differential

Outstanding benefits

Job summary

Sysco Foods is seeking a skilled mobile/fleet technician to perform preventive maintenance and expert diagnostics on a diverse fleet. Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles, performing annual safety checks, and diagnosing issues across engines, transmissions, electrical, and HVAC systems to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a shift-based schedule and on-site work at facilities.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical training in medium/heavy duty trucks plus 1 year experience, or 3 years fleet maintenance/repair experience.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• Current and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles within planned time tolerances to maximize safety, reliability and cost efficiency.
• Perform annual FAI/CVI inspections on fleet vehicles per regulatory requirements.
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and repair to manufacturer specifications (engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical, HVAC, lift-gate systems).
• Address Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write-ups in a timely, efficient manner.

Skills

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Welding

DOT regulations

Electrical meter testing

DC low voltage

Tools ownership

Education

Heavy/Medium Duty truck tech training

HS diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

Tools

Diagnostic software

OEM tools

Electronic meters

Job description

• Pay: up to $31.67 per hour, based on experience
• 3rd Shift available
• Shift Differential available
• Annual Boot and Tool Allowance
• Outstanding benefits: www.syscobenefits.com
• Excellent full-time career with a stable and growing company
• Move your career FORWARD with Sysco Foods!

SUMMARY

To provide safe, reliable and cost efficient vehicles by performing quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as well as performing expert diagnosis and repair as required to prevent breakdowns on road, reduce vehicle down time and improve total fleet reliability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment with in planned time tolerances to maximize the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.

• Perform FAI/CVI (Annual) inspections on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light duty vehicles and any other company owned equipment in accordance with all federal, state and local legal and regulatory agencies. (Includes all state required inspections and frequencies).
• Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light duty vehicles and any other company owned equipment.
• Perform quality maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light duty vehicles and any company owned equipment.
• Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write ups timely, and efficiently.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications including but not limited to engines, transmissions and clutches, drive-line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition system, exhaust systems (including regeneration systems), intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Follow procedures including documenting all work performed on work orders.
• Learn and develop efficiency in Sysco computer programs
  • Proficient in electrical meter testing
  • Knowledge of controls and electric (DC low voltage)
  • Electric motor knowledge (DC)
  • Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Medium / Heavy Duty truck technical training 2 year school and 1 year of experience or 3 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair
• High school diploma or GED required
• Current and valid driver's license.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Annual Inspector Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Brake Inspector Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• ASE certifications - Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks (Preferred, Not Required)
• 609 HVAC Certification
• Working knowledge of computer based diagnostic software for OEM's and component manufacturers
• Technician must provide own and provide all tools (diagnostic equipment and major tools provided by Sysco) necessary to perform all maintenance repair and diagnostics

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL

• Expert knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and components
• Moderate knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment
• Moderate knowledge and skill in Preventive Maintenance Inspections and repair
• Basic knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG)
• Basic computer skills and knowledge
• Moderate knowledge of all DOT (FMCSA) regulations
• Basic knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
• Basic knowledge of environmental regulations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are a representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.

• The employee is Repair work requires excellent hand and finger dexterity used for wrenches, hand tools and other shop equipment.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach
• Ability to push/pull
• Ability to lift /carry
• Ability to grasp tools
• Ability to perform Repetitive motion: wrenches and hand tools
• Working conditions: Frequently works outdoors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces. The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call. The associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.). The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity.

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